Jigawa SBMC committees hail EU, UNICEF’s school enrolment intervention
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By Aisha Ahmed
The School-Based Management Committees (SBMCs) in Jigawa have commended the European Union (EU) and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) for their implementation of the school enrolment campaign in the state.
Mr Ja’afar Danbaba, SBMC Chairman of Jahun Local Government Council, made the remarks on Monday in Dutse.
He described the intervention, which aims to improve school enrolment in seven pilot local government areas, as “commendable and timely.”
He added that the campaign included a town hall meeting to mobilise stakeholders and promote understanding of their individual and collective roles in increasing school enrolment.
Ahmad Ciroma, SBMC Chairman of Birnin Kudu LGC, called for the campaign’s sustainability to enhance enrolment and retention in schools.
“If such campaigns are constant and frequent, they will keep us aware of our collective roles, enabling us to solve multiple issues affecting our education system.
“Jigawa indeed needs regular campaigns to engage the community in issues requiring prolonged intervention, especially those involving behavioural change.
“As parents, we appeal to the state government and partners to continue these campaigns even after the EU and UNICEF intervention ends.” He said.
Aminu Hassan and Ali Babale, SBMC Chairmen of Hadejia and Kafin Hausa respectively, praised the inclusion of mothers in the campaign.
“Initially, women were excluded from educational discussions in our communities, but with their inclusion, positive changes are becoming visible,” Hassan stated.
Babale described the campaign as an excellent strategy to raise awareness about improving school enrolment in the state.
While stressing the need for sustainability, he also urged for the campaign’s expansion to all local government areas to boost enrolment statewide.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the EU and UNICEF officially launched the school enrolment campaign on Monday in collaboration with the Jigawa State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB). (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
Edited by Rabiu Sani-Ali
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